Cynthia Mathis v. HHS - other (2015)

Cynthia Mathis filed a petition under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. On April 14, 2015, the petitioner filed a motion to dismiss her own petition.

Subsequently, on May 20, 2015, the parties filed a stipulation regarding attorneys' fees and costs. The respondent did not object to the petitioner's requested amount of $18,850.00 for attorneys' fees and costs.

The Special Master found that the petition was brought in good faith and had a reasonable basis, making an award for fees and costs appropriate. The court awarded a lump sum of $18,850.00, payable jointly to the petitioner and her attorney, Paul Brazil, for attorneys' fees and costs.

The case was dismissed pursuant to the petitioner's motion. The public decision does not describe the specific vaccine(s) administered, the date(s) of vaccination, the alleged condition, or the petitioner's counsel's specific arguments for fees and costs beyond the stipulated amount.